Represent Definition

rĕprĭ-zĕnt

represented, representing, represents

verb

represented, representing, represents

To have as a meaning, suggestion, or association; stand for or symbolize.

The rose represents beauty. The bald eagle represents the United States.

American Heritage

To present a likeness or image of; portray; depict.

Webster's New World

To be a likeness or image of, as a picture or statue may be.

Webster's New World

To be a sign or symbol for; stand for; symbolize.

X represents the unknown.

Webster's New World

To present or picture to the mind.

Webster's New World

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Origin of Represent

Middle English representen from Old French representer from Latin repraesentāre to show re- re- praesentāre to present present²

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From French représenter, from Latin repraesentō.

From Wiktionary